About WRI Indonesia
WRI
Indonesia is an independent national research organization that turns
big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity,
and human well-being. WRI Indonesia is affiliated with World Resources
Institute (WRI), a global environmental research organization that works
with various stakeholders to support policies and practices that are
sustainable and profitable. WRI works with leaders in more than 50
countries for more than 30 years, with offices in Brazil, China, Europe,
Africa, India, Indonesia, Mexico, and the United States.
Launched
in early 2014, WRI Indonesia builds on WRI’s 20-year history in the
country and the official establishment of WRI Indonesia office has
strengthened our impacts on the ground in recent years. Our current work
primarily focuses on forest and land-use. Over time WRI Indonesia aims
to expand its portfolio to include climate, energy, and city and
transportation. Therefore, it is important for the organization to
identify and put in place the research building blocks for achieving the
vision of WRI Indonesia supporting science- and data-driven decision
making at national and sub-national level.
Overview
WRI
Indonesia’s research program pursues diverse approaches to support
Indonesia in accelerating low emissions development through a
sustainable land use management, improved forest governance, and
expansion of renewable energy provision. The Science and Research Lead
will manage the peer review processes for WRI Indonesia publications and
provide support to research staff on policy research design, data
interpretation, and analytical issues.
The
Science and Research Consultant is a part-time position which will
focus his/her responsibilities in doing functions, such as: peer review,
mentoring more junior staff, and strategy building. This person reports
directly to Country Director and work in close coordination with the
Global S&R team and project managers/leads..
Key Responsibilities
The Science and Research Lead's main areas of responsibility will include the following:
- Ensure that all WRI Indonesia-branded knowledge products meet WRI’s quality standards and are designed to deliver actionable results;
- Strengthen WRI Indonesia’s capacity to conduct high-quality, actionable research by providing guidance on research design, data interpretation, analytical issues.
Ensure
that all WRI Indonesia-branded knowledge products meet WRI’s quality
standards and are designed to deliver actionable results
- Work with the WRI Indonesia Country Director and the Global Science & Research team to oversee the peer review process for WRI Indonesia-branded publications;
- Provide feedback to authors on research design and the provision of robust evidence that is fit for key audiences—including policymakers, businesses, multilateral development organizations—and coherent with other research and publications at WRI;
- Assist research staff in identifying external experts who can provide objective, relevant reviews of drafts
Strengthen
WRI Indonesia’s capacity to conduct high-quality, actionable research
by providing guidance on research design, data interpretation,
analytical issues, and effective writing
- Act as a mentor to program staff on how to produce high-quality work, including research design, data interpretation, analytical issues, and effective writing;
- Identify skills gaps and contribute to the development of S&R research training modules to address those gaps;
- Create a regular series of early research seminars to provide early feedback to researchers, connect the dots across programs, and foster a culture of openness to feedback;
- Contribute to build WRI Indonesia’s knowledge and data repository that serve to systematically catalogue and sustainably manage information;
- Participate in hiring of research-focused staff.
Qualifications
- Legally able to work in Indonesia and speak fluent Bahasa;
- Ph.D. in a discipline related to environment or development, with strong methodological skills in social sciences, natural sciences, urban planning or related fields. Minimum of ten years of experience in conducting policy research related to environment and/or development;
- Experience of mixed methods and cross disciplinary/interdisciplinary approaches;
- Strategic thinking, strong planning and managerial skills;
- Demonstrated knowledge of specific research methods, quantitative or qualitative, and ability to communicate those methods clearly to diverse colleagues;
- Sound judgment and the ability to uphold high quality standards. Strong sense of skepticism and the ability to diagnose and articulate weaknesses in research
- Demonstrated ability to mentor staff and give constructive feedback and clearly explain the reasoning behind decisions;
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment in a collegial fashion as part of a small, collaborative team;
- International experience strongly preferred;
- Natural curiosity and interest in keeping current with the latest science and policies relevant to WRI Indonesia’s work;
- Excellent oral and written English skills;
- Patience and persistence and willingness to stand up for quality under pressure
Deliverables
1) At
the end of the assignment, the Consultant shall submit a Final Report
that includes the accomplishments of the Consultant for the period of
the assignment, including constraints experienced and any recommendation
for improvement;
2) The consultant shall submit a strategy to improve WRI Indonesia’s research portfolio within the six months of his/her contract;
3) In coordination with the Science and Research Coordinator implement the strategy mentioned;
4) Contribute in building WRI Indonesia’s Knowledge and Data Repository;
5) Coordinate the peer review process of WRI Indonesia products and provide feedback to authors within 2 weeks.
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Final candidates will be required to take a writing test. Also required to produce two writing samples
Consultant rate: Consultant rate is commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous, comprehensive benefits package.
Qualified applicants should apply online through World Resources Institute is looking for a great Science and Research Consultant.in order to be formally considered.
Application close: 1700 (Jakarta Time), 31 April 2019. We will close the advert earlier when best candidates are identified at earlier dates.
This
is a locally engaged position; Indonesian nationals are encouraged to
apply. WRI Indonesia will not be responsible with working permit in
regards to non-Indonesian citizens who applied to the position.
WRI Overview
World Resources Institute (WRI)
is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns
big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity
and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical
challenges that the world must overcome this decade in order to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean.
We
are passionate. We value our diversity of interests, skills and
backgrounds. We have a flexible work environment. And we share a common
goal to catalyze change that will improve the lives of people. Our
shared ideals are at the core of our approach. They include: integrity,
innovation, urgency, independence and respect.
The
foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps
and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international
development challenges,
and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government,
business and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change
on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop
breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring
impact.
We
have been growing rapidly: our staff has doubled in size over the past 5
years and our operating budget is now $100 million. Founded in 1982,
WRI has a global staff of 800+ people with work spanning 60 countries.
We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Eur
WRI
is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being
in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and
programmatic practices.
WRI Indonesia is
national entity (Yayasan) associated with the World Resources Institute
(WRI), a global environmental research organization that turns big
ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and
human well-being. WRI work with various stakeholders in the natural
resources sector to support policy and management that are both
profitable and sustainable. WRI work with leaders in more than 50
countries for more than 30 years, with offices in Brazil, China, Europe,
India, Indonesia, Mexico, and the United States.
Launched in early 2014, WRI Indonesia builds on WRI’s 10-year history in the country, and
strengthens our impact on the ground. In the short-to-medium term, WRI
Indonesia aims to expand its presence and portfolio to include projects
in the climate, energy, as well as city and transportation programs.
The World Resources Institute (http://www.wri.org)
is an environmental and development research and policy organization
that creates solutions to protect the Earth and improve people’s lives.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, it is WRI’s policy to recruit, hire,
and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity,
parental status, protected veteran status, or disability. WRI’s global
agenda requires a staff that is diverse – with respect to race, gender,
cultural, and international background. Diverse perspectives and
experience enhance the way WRI selects and approaches issues, as well as
the creativity and applicability of WRI's policy research and analysis.
WRI, therefore, encourages applications from U.S. minorities, persons
from other countries (especially developing nations), and from women of
all backgrounds.
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